Duties
As a Resource Protection Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:
- Directly support national marine sanctuaries through policy formulation, analysis, coordination and evaluation for resource protection, conservation science, and collaborative management in support of the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) mission and vision.
- Assure close cooperation and coordination on management priorities within ONMS, and with key external governmental and non-governmental partners interested in improving sanctuary management.
- Provide technical expertise to advise the Superintendent on opportunities for programmatic advancement and maturation, internal ONMS history, analysis of other organizations, and proactive participation in training or other learning opportunities. Recommend initiatives or actions to senior leadership that support the timely and effective development and implementation of priority policy objectives.
- Represent the Superintendent, as needed, at appropriate meetings, conferences, or other events with relevant government entities, private organizations, academia, and other key partners.
Qualifications
To qualify at the ZA-4 or GS-13 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
- Analyzing and compiling marine sanctuary or environmental resources management policies in order to develop reports and papers;
- Collaborating with governmental and non-governmental partners for the improvement of resources management for a marine sanctuaries or environmental program; and
- Presenting reports and recommendations related to environmental resources or marine sanctuaries programs and policies to internal and external partners.
Salary range: $113,356 – $197,200 per year
Application deadline: July 23, 2026
